Based on the forecast of Domestic Extraction Used of Non-Metallic Minerals in Italy, a declining trend is evident from 2024 to 2028, with values decreasing from 162.31 million metric tons in 2024 to 125.47 million metric tons in 2028. This represents an average annual reduction, or CAGR, in usage. To illustrate the year-on-year variation in percentage terms: From 2024 to 2025, the usage decreases by 5.84%, followed by a 6.08% decline from 2025 to 2026, a 6.35% decline from 2026 to 2027, and a 6.65% decline from 2027 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in recycling and efficient resource utilization, stricter environmental regulations pushing for reduced extraction, and potential shifts in industrial demand driven by economic conditions and global supply chain dynamics. Monitoring these will be crucial in anticipating changes in domestic extraction patterns.
